Your furnace’s draft inducer motor removes toxic gases like carbon monoxide from the heat exchanger. The average cost to repair or replace a draft inducer motor is $200–$1,500.
How do I know if my inducer motor is bad?
Tapping noises are one of the most common signs of a bad inducer motor. These noises may be the result of dirt or soot collecting around the fan shaft. They might also come from the bearing in the motor clicking together. Vibrating noises are another sign of a bad inducer motor.
What happens when inducer motor fails?
A failing inducer motor may create a noise shortly after a heating cycle begins. This could be a tapping noise, or a humming or whirring sound. If the unit will turn on but the blower motor is not turning on, there are a couple of ways to check if the draft inducer motor has gone bad.
How long does an inducer motor last?
A: On average, you can expect a well-built inducer motor to last around 20 years.
Where is the inducer motor on a furnace?
A draft inducer is a fan that’s located inside of your furnace near the heat exchanger. When your furnace begins a heating cycle, the draft inducer is one of the first devices that turns on. In fact, the draft inducer starts up 30-60 seconds before the burners are lit and continues to run throughout each heating cycle.
How long does it take to replace inducer motor?
Replacing a furnace inducer motor takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on inspection time, accessibility, and wiring requirements.
How much does an inducer on furnace cost?
Your furnace’s draft inducer motor removes toxic gases like carbon monoxide from the heat exchanger. The average cost to repair or replace a draft inducer motor is $200–$1,500.
What’s an inducer motor on a furnace?
The draft inducer motor was introduced when the government mandated efficiency standards for furnaces. The purpose of the inducer motor is to move air and gasses out of the furnace and up through the heating vents. This determines how much and how fast air will flow through the heat exchanger.
Why am I not getting power to my inducer motor?
If the inducer motor is only getting partial voltage (such as 70 or 80VAC), then it could be a loose connection. Another symptom of a loose wiring connection is an inducer fan that keeps turning on and off. Check all the connectors between the inducer fan motor and the furnace control board to make sure they are tight.
